Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

existing in abundance

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Winter looked anxious.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

light teasing repartee

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

an associate that one works with

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

greatly pleased

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

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From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

third-person singular of “imply” — express or state indirectly

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

immediately past

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Winter looked anxious.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

prove capable or fit; meet requirements

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

a district that is reserved for particular purpose

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

under normal conditions

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

at the time that

From this reading Both he and his colleague knew well when to drop the good-natured banter they delighted in.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Truth at Last Not often did Furneaux qualify an opinion by that dubious phrase, “I think,” which, in its colloquial sense, implies that the thought contains a reservation as to possible error.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Winter looked anxious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were face to face now with issues of life and death, dark and sinister conditions which had already destroyed one life, threatened another, and might envisage further horrors.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Small wonder, then, if the Chief Inspector’s usually cheerful face was clouded, or that his hopes should be somewhat dashed when Furneaux seemed to lack the abounding confidence which was his most marked characteristic.